Mother’s Day is just a few days away and we want to help you make her day special! If you’re in search of last minute plans, this is your complete guide to hosting a Mother’s Day brunch. This brunch is feminine and classy and the perfect way to celebrate Mom.
SHOP THE POST
After our Easter Dinner Fraîche Table we had SO MANY requests for a brunch menu and we thought Mother’s Day was the perfect opportunity to create a super pretty table with a simple elegant menu that can be used all year round!
My mom is nothing short of amazing. She is the kindest, most thoughtful, patient, gentle soul (and so talented) … I would go to the ends of the earth for her. Now that I’m a mom myself I can appreciate how massive the love is for your children… and also how much work it really is being a mom! There is no greater love. It makes me appreciate her that much more.
The Flowers
In sticking with the theme of this table, the flowers we chose were soft pastels. I was back to my usual self at Bylands looking for flowers with light hues after the bright colours we used for Cinco de Mayo. I love that peonies are coming in season and they looked beautiful in an arrangement with hydrangea’s.
A complete list of the flowers we used:
- white peonies
- pink and white hydrangeas
- pink garden and spray roses
- white lilacs
- white ranunculus
- white lisianthus
- dusty pink stock
- blue delphiniums
The Table
For the table we wanted to make it elegant, feminine, and classy. The napkin bows we made really made this table – click here for the tutorial! We found so many lovely items at The Cross that looked sunning on the table. Here is what we used to create this look:
- white linen tablecloth
- coffee cups with saucers
- napkins (or make them into bows !)
- large and small plates
- gold cutlery
- champagne glasses
- stemmed glasses for the parfaits
- coffee cream pitcher
- sugar bowl
- votive holders
- domed pastry stand
- coffee carafe
- wine bucket
- rose petals (optional)
The Menu
What a better way to start mom’s day off with a pretty brunch? This brunch menu has a combination of savoury and sweet recipes that aren’t too heavy. We included Yogurt Parfaits made with Coconut Granola (I left out the freeze dried strawberries), buttery Raspberry Lemon Scones, a Citrus Kiwi Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing, and Spring Garden Mini Quiches. We served these with coffee, rose, champagne and orange (or pink grapefruit) juice. I mean, we’re celebrating mom right?
Mother's Day
Yogurt Parfaits with Coconut Granola
Citrus Kiwi Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
The Hostess Schedule
Two Days Before
- buy flowers and make arrangements
- purchase champagne and orange juice
- grocery shopping (download list here)
- iron linens
- pick outfit!
Day Before
- set the table
- cook vegetables for quiche filling
- bake granola
- make bow napkins
Day Of
- Morning:
- put champagne or rose on ice
- arrange flowers in vase
- assemble yogurt and granola parfaits
- make quiche
- bake scones
- As Mom arrives:
- brew coffee
- set parfaits on table
- serve the food and drinks and give mom a big hug and kiss!
Tori! this is one of THE most not only gorgeous/stunning/exceptional posts…but it’s also chock full of entertaining ideas and help. You really nailed it! but i mean it….this is one of the most beautiful blog posts i’ve ever seen! (and i’ve been reading blogs for about 10 years now!) Kudos to you, and happy [belated] mother’s day!
Pam thank you so very much that is such an incredibly sweet comment and means the world to me! Happy belated Mother’s Day to you too!!! Tori